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Sorry Julián shows he won’t ‘get on with it’ — but one way or another, Atlético will
Atlético de Madrid will survive Julián Alvarez’s theatrics, a perfected system of non-confrontational, passive-aggressive sulking as he — still! — seeks fruitlessly to join FC Barcelona. But unless Julián gets his act together and decides to be a footballer again, his career will not survive the damage that has been done to it this summer. […]
Atlético de Madrid 2-2 Villarreal: Takeaways
On a scorching afternoon in Madrid, Atlético de Madrid finally got their first weekend home kickoff of the season, with over 60,000 fans packed into the Metropolitano to welcome the Rojiblancos and properly usher in the new campaign against fellow Champions League side Villarreal. Two penalties, a red card, and a very complicated homecoming later, […]
Diego Simeone demands two things to achieve ‘important titles’ after Villarreal draw
After a challenging fixture against Villarreal dominated by controversial refereeing and a hostile reaction to Julián Álvarez, Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone called for unity — and attackers — in his post-match press conference. “I think I was pretty clear: we need to stick together,” Simeone insisted, reflecting on last season as he added that, […]
Atlético de Madrid 2-2 Villarreal CF: Player Ratings
Atlético de Madrid on Sunday salvaged a point against Villarreal in what is the sixth draw from the past 11 meetings between these two sides. Atlético had their fair share of chances in the first half, but were just missing that final piece of quality to convert a chance. Similarly, Villarreal had their own chances […]
Atlético de Madrid – Villarreal CF: Preview, predicted lineup
Atlético de Madrid face a stern early-season test on Sunday evening when Villarreal touch down at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Whereas Villarreal kicked off 2026/27 with an entertaining draw at Racing Santander, Atlético grabbed two late goals to defeat newly-promoted Málaga on Wednesday. With another victory on Sunday, Atleti would open the year with consecutive […]
Diego Simeone insists ‘no uncertainty’ on Julián Alvarez ahead of Villarreal call-up
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone previewed his team’s second La Liga game of the season against Villarreal on Sunday evening, with much of the talk surrounding star striker Julián Alvarez, who could play for the first time after demanding a transfer that has not materialised. “First of all, I want to finish the thought I […]
Atlético de Madrid 2-0 Málaga CF: Takeaways
In an odd scheduling quirk — influenced by The Weeknd’s concerts coming to the Metropolitano next week — Atlético de Madrid drew a strange scheduling slot to open the 2026/27 season. A midweek in opener in LaLiga is not exactly the ideal way to kick things off, but Atlético made the most of it: a […]
Simeone says Atlético are still open for business following Málaga victory
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his squad after it opened the season with a 2-0 win over Málaga to kick off the 2026/27 campaign in LaLiga. Speaking from the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday night, Simeone also was asked about the transfer market, and he responded “we’re always open to options. After 15 years, […]
Atlético de Madrid 2-0 Málaga CF: Player Ratings
Atlético Madrid’s season opener against newly-promoted Málaga started slowly, as neither team truly troubled the other from goal. Atleti found itself frustrated with Málaga’s low block and, with a neutralized attack, struggled to change gears. The game saw many of Atleti’s teenage prospects feature as the stars work to regain their fitness after the World […]
Split on UCL chances, big hopes for Baena, Romero: Into the Calderón predicts Atlético’s 2026/27 season
For our season preview this year, we decided on something different at Into the Calderón. (This was Ryan’s idea. If you don’t like it, it’s his fault! Blame him!) We asked our staff writers to predict the outcome of 12 distinct scenarios, like where Atlético would finish this season in LaLiga, whether the Colchoneros would […]
CONFIRMADO: Matteo Ruggeri joins Aston Villa after one year at Atlético
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Atlético de Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri, the clubs confirmed on Wednesday. Two weeks after Villa and Atlético reached an agreement for Ruggeri — and four weeks after Ruggeri’s agent declared that the player would be “going nowhere” — the Italian defender has signed a five-year contract with the […]
Simeone: “Atlético need to build a team around Julián”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of the first La Liga game of the season on Wednesday night against Málaga. Simeone previewed the match and discussed continued transfer speculation, especially around forward Julián Alvarez. “I still feel the same way I did the other day in Korea. I handle the […]
Atlético de Madrid – Málaga CF: Preview, team news, score prediction
Eighty-six days removed from a disappointing end to their 2025/26 LaLiga season, Atlético de Madrid are back in action Wednesday night against newly-promoted Málaga. Atlético have made several new additions to the team, and Diego Simeone’s men will hope to do away with the inconsistencies and bad habits that undermined their 2025/26 LaLiga campaign. That includes […]
CONFIRMADO: Arnau Ortiz takes No.16 shirt as he joins Atlético first team
Atlético de Madrid on Monday announced that winger Arnau Ortiz had signed a first-team contract and inherited Nahuel Molina’s No.16 shirt following the full-back’s departure for AS Roma. Arnau enjoyed a standout preseason with the first team after he led reserve side Atlético Madrileño to a Primera RFEF promotion play-off semifinal last season. The 24-year-old […]
CONFIRMADO: Cristian Romero joins Atlético in €33 million move
Cristian “Cuti” Romero on Saturday completed his move to Atlético de Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur, after a club-to-club agreement was reached on Wednesday. “I honestly can’t wait to wear this shirt and play,” Romero told club media in his first official interview. “I’ve wanted to be here for a while.” Romero on Friday flew to […]
Olympique de Marseille – Atlético de Madrid: Preview, team news, score prediction
Atlético de Madrid returned to full training on Wednesday following a trip to South Korea that was both enjoyable and ultimately disappointing. The club embraced the festivities and fanfare surrounding the tour while also integrating a new signing in South Korea international Kang-In Lee. However, the weekend ended on a sour note with a 3-1 […]
Cristian Romero poised to complete Atlético move Thursday; €40 million deal in place with Spurs
Cristian Romero is joining Atlético de Madrid after the club reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, according to AS, Marca and other outlets. First revealed by Argentina-based reporter Gastón Edul, Romero’s transfer to Atlético is all agreed and the player on Thursday will fly to Madrid, where he is expected to undergo a […]
Nahuel Molina completes Roma move following 4 years at Atlético
AS Roma and Atlético de Madrid on Wednesday announced Nahuel Molina’s transfer following four seasons in the Spanish capital. Molina on Monday touched down in Rome, where dozens of Giallorossi supporters greeted him upon his return to Italian football. Upon confirmation of his move, Molina published an Instagram post commemorating his four-year stint at Atlético, […]
Kang-In Lee and Atlético win over South Korea despite losing effort in Coupang Play Series
Kang-In Lee’s first days as a rojiblanco show that he is the best key Atlético de Madrid could have wished for in order to unlock the bubbly and loyal Korean masses who are adopting Atlético as their European side. Three seasons ago, Atleti visited South Korea for the first time ever in the preseason to […]
Manchester City 3-1 Atlético Madrid: Three positive takeaways
It’s just preseason, guys. A big chunk of the first team are still on holiday, remember? But, I understand, it wasn’t pleasant viewing. To try and inject at least an ounce of good vibes into the online fan base, here are three positives to take from Atlético Madrid’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City at Seoul […]
Diego Simeone after Manchester City defeat: ‘The truth is I’m worried’
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke about his team’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City to praise 16-year-old goalscorer Jorge Domínguez and debutant Kang-in Lee, while he expressed some concerns ahead of the season starting in earnest. Simeone hinted that there could be a first-team role ahead for Domínguez, who has featured regularly in defence throughout […]
Simeone and Kang-in face the media to talk Julián, jersey numbers and fans
The first press conference of Atlético de Madrid’s 2026/27 season took place in South Korea on Saturday, before Atlético take on Manchester City in a pre-season friendly. While much attention was on new signing Kang-in Lee in his home country, there were inevitably questions about the future of star striker Julián Alvarez — to which […]
Atlético consider Vlahović signing; Sørloth a target for Fenerbahçe
Five years after it failed in a bid to sign Dušan Vlahović from Fiorentina, Atlético de Madrid reportedly have made contact to sign the Serbia striker as a free agent — whether Alexander Sørloth stays at the club or not. Vlahović has been coveted on a free transfer since his contract at Juventus expired last […]
CONFIRMADO: Thiago Almada leaves Atlético for River Plate move
Club Atlético River Plate and Atlético de Madrid on Wednesday night reached an agreement over the transfer of Thiago Almada, who will leave Spain just one year after joining Atlético from Botafogo. The clubs announced the transfer on Saturday afternoon in Spain. First reported by Marcos Durán and later confirmed by Gastón Edul as well […]
Nahuel Molina closes in on Roma move following 4 years at Atlético
AS Roma and Atlético de Madrid are in advanced negotiations over Nahuel Molina, who is expected to leave Atlético this summer after four seasons in Spain. Molina reportedly has been offered a four-year contract worth €2.7 million per season to return to Serie A, where he starred for Udinese before Atlético signed him in 2022. […]
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